Held monthly on the second Friday of the month from October to December, Mighty Acorns Club invites young adventurers to explore the natural world through interactive and hands-on lessons, activities, and outdoor adventures. This program is held at The Nature Museum and all sessions involve exploring nearby areas that include forest, meadow, our native plant garden, and more!
The Mighty Acorns Club (MAC) program series aims to provide special learning experiences for budding young naturalists. These programs offer creative, open-ended, exploratory programs focused towards children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers. Our goal: to foster an early love of the natural world and an eagerness to explore and have fun outside!
Our Senior Environmental Educator, Jay DeGregorio, leads this program each month. Although this program series aims to meet the learning needs of students ages 3-6, older students are welcome if interested.
$15 in advance per child, registration required. Caregivers are free.
Session 1 Description:
Friday 10/14/22, 10AM - 11:30AM
Autumn Learning Adventure
Autumn is a time of change and colorful wonder here in Vermont. There are so many new colors, smells, and even tastes! The leaves are changing, apples are being eaten, pumpkins are being picked, and the air is getting cooler. Come learn about why fall is a special time for the many plants, animals, and humans who call Vermont home. Be ready to take an adventure into the fall forest where we’ll explore and discover with new eyes! At the end, we’ll share about our experience as we sip on some yummy local apple cider to wrap up this special October program.
Please note: Please bring water and a snack (if needed) for your child. We have a short break during each program to allow everyone the opportunity to take care of their needs! Mighty Acorns Club will happen rain, snow, warm, cold, or shine! We feel it’s important and fun to spend time exploring the outdoors in all conditions. Although there may be some time spent indoors during programs, make sure that you and your mighty acorn(s) are prepared to spend the entire program outdoors in whatever the weather has in store for us! If there are unsafe weather conditions (e.g. thunder/lightning, high winds, extreme cold, etc.), we will have alternative indoor activities/exploration. The Nature Museum follows the decision of Grafton Elementary School regarding closure due to weather. If the museum is closed, programming will not take place and we will notify registrants as soon as possible.